Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,856.16, 56,784.24 and 23,976
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 37,856.16, 56,784.24 and 23,976 is: 35,964
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,856.16 : 56,784.24 = 23,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,856.16/56,784.24 = 23,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,856.16x = 56,784.24 × 23,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,856.16x = 1,361,458,938.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,361,458,938.24/37,856.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,964
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